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72-year-old man dies in collision with train in Yorkton, Sask.

RCMP vehicle in Sask. File / The Canadian Press

A 72-year-old pedestrian has died after he was hit by a train in Yorkton, Sask.

RCMP say the incident happened on Monday at around 8 p.m. near Betts Avenue.

EMS attended the scene and transported the man to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He died in hospital the next day, police say.

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RCMP have concluded their investigation, but the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service continues its investigation.

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